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Metropolitan Airport in Sacramento, United States, Airport Code
SMF
Metropolitan Airport Sacramento Information
Introduction
Sacramento Airport (SMF) is a major gateway to Northern California. Sacramento International Airport hosts 13 major international airlines, providing over 150 scheduled departures per day, with non-stop and direct flights throughout the United States and Mexico as well as connecting flights to cities overseas.
Sacremento International Airport is located 12 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento, offering easy access from Interstate 5.
Developments at Terminal A have doubled capacity at Sacramento Airport, with many new amenities and services including a choice of restaurants, banks, Bureau de Change and information booths. SMF airport provides first class business and conference facilities, extensive disabled services and parking for over 12,000 cars. Other facilities and services include telephone translation services in 150 languages, wireless internet, lost and found, and numerous ground transportation options include shuttles, buses, rental cars and taxis.
Sacramento World Airport Guide provides you with access to a complete selection of Sacramento airport hotels. Utilize the discounts offered directly from the hotel, with the assurance of secure booking. Extra services include airport car rental, airport car parking and flights to and from Sacramento airport.
Metropolitan Airport Sacramento Terminal Information
Terminals
The two terminals of Sacramento International Airport (SMF) provides 27 boarding gates and several passenger conveniences, which include restaurants, food outlets, retail stores, information booths, language translation services, courtesy telephones, wireless Internet access, lost and found office and much more.
Shopping
Gift Shops
Gift shops are available on the upper level of terminal A.
Restaurants and Bars
Restaurants and food outlets are located throughout both terminal A and B.
Business Services
Internet Access
Internet access is available in the public areas of both terminals, for a nominal fee.
Extra Traveler Facilities
Tourist Information
Volunteer staff operates information booths in the lobbies of both terminals.
Disabled Facilities
Terminal lobbies and concourse feature TDD telephones and wheelchairs available through the airlines and curbside skycaps.
Metropolitan Airport Sacramento Airline Information
Airlines
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is served by 14 passenger carriers providing over 150 daily departures to over 20 nonstop destinations and several other domestic and worldwide destinations.
The rental car counters at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are located in a separate rental car terminal, situated in Aviation Drive, on the western side of terminal A. A courtesy shuttle service is available to transport passengers requiring rental cars to the rental car terminal. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National operate rental car counters at Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Payless rental cars are available offsite.
Metropolitan Airport Sacramento Car Parking
Airport Car Parking
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) provides ample parking space in several parking areas located nearby the two terminals and also further away on Aviation Drive. Live updates on parking information could be obtained by tuning into 530 AM within five miles of the airport.
Terminal A Parking
Terminal A has a parking garage offering hourly and daily parking options. The first 30 minutes in the hourly parking section is free. The parking garage is located across terminal A.
Terminal B Parking
Terminal B also provides a hourly parking lot located opposite the terminal B building. Daily parking lots are located on the southern side of terminal B, on Airport Drive. The first 30 minutes in hourly parking is free.
Economy Parking
Economy parking lot is located on Aviation Drive, toward the Airport Exit from terminal A. Shuttle buses frequent between the terminals and economy parking lot for passenger convenience.
Ground transportation modes for travelers arriving at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) include bus service, hotel courtesy vehicles, on-call van service, tasix and reserved vehicles.
Bus Service
Daily public bus service is available at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) via Yolobus, provided by the Yolo County Transportation District.
Hotel Courtesy Shuttles
Several local hotels provide complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and Sacramento International Airport. Shuttle service can be arranged via telephone information boards in the terminal lobbies.
On-call Van Service
SuperShuttle is the exclusive on-call van service provider available at Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Passenger pickup areas are located in the ground transportation area next to baggage claim in terminal A and at the center island curb in front of terminal B.
Taxis
Taxis are available in the ground transportation area next to baggage claim in terminal A and across the airport hotel in terminal B.
Reserved Vehicles
Several private vehicle companies provide van services upon prior arrangement.
Metropolitan Airport Sacramento Airport Security
Security
Introduction
Increased security measures are in operation in US airports. Information on what passengers are permitted and forbidden to take aboard is available to download here from the Transportation Security Administration (English version pdf) - http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?theme=183&content=09000519800720a4.
Lost baggage should be reported to the individual airlines. To locate missing items, contact the airport via dialing '˜40701' on any white courtesy telephone located inside the terminal.
Help for stranded travelers:
Information and assistance for travelers is available at the information booths located in the lobbies of both terminals.
Metropolitan Airport Sacramento Extra Facilities
Metropolitan Airport Sacramento Maps and Directions
Sacramento International Airport Map
Sacramento Area Map
Maps and Directions
Traveling from downtown Sacramento, go west on 1st street toward 9th street and merge onto Interstate 5 North. Take Exit 528 toward Airport / Garden Highway and merge onto Airport Boulevard. The airport is also accessible via State Route 99 South.
Longitude:121° 37' 0" W Latitude:38° 42' 0" N
ADDRESS Sacramento International Airport
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento
California 95837
USA
Number of Terminals: 3
Telephone: 916 929 5411 or 916 874 0719
Fax: 916 874 0636
E-mail: market@saccounty.net
Website: www.sacairports.org
Time Zone: GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Location: The airport is located 19km (12 miles) north of Sacramento
Country code:1
TRANSFER BETWEEN TERMINALS Shuttle buses provide transportation between the terminals and parking areas.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS The airport is located on Airport Boulevard, off the I-5. Driving west to the airport on I-80, or on I-50, follow signs to I-5 North and take the airport exit. Driving east to the airport on I-80, follow signs to I-5 North and take the airport exit.
CAR PARKING There are five car parks with spaces for over 12,000 cars at the airport, including hourly and daily car parks for Terminals A and B and economy parking. The first half-hour of hourly parking is free. Further airport parking information is available (tel: 916 874 0670).
CAR HIRE Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National all serve the airport. A shuttle ferry passengers to/from the car hire building. Senator Ford offers a pick-up service from the car hire building to its off-site office.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Road: Taxi: Taxis are available. Limousine: City Lights Limousine (tel: 916 786 9292) can take between one and six people to all areas of Sacramento for a flat rate. SuperShuttle provides an on-call service to Sacramento and other counties. Vans can be reserved for travel to outlying areas (see the airport’s website for details). Bus: Yolobus (tel: 530 666 2877) provides a public bus service on the intercity bus route no.42 to central Sacramento, Davis and Woodland.
INFORMATION AND HELP DESKS Ground transportation information booths are located in Terminal A and between Terminals B1 and B2. Hotel information boards are in all terminals. Recorded information is available (tel: 916 874 0700). Travelers Aid kiosks can be found in Terminal A and Terminal B1.
AIRPORT FACILITIES Money and communications: ATMs are located throughout the airport. There is a full-service post office on Lindbergh Drive, outside the terminal complex. Eating and drinking: Eating facilities include a pizza restaurant, a bar, fast-food outlets, coffee shops, a Chinese restaurant, a delicatessen and a bakery. There is a food court situated between Terminal B1 and B2. Shopping: Shops at the airport include a sunglasses shop, a travel goods shop, a bookshop, a newsagent and gift shops. Luggage: There is a lost property service (tel: 916 874 0701) Other facilities: An emergency-only medical service is available by dialling 911 on the white courtesy telephones. There are children’s play areas in Terminal A.
CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS FACILITIES The on-site Host International Hotel (tel: 916 922 8071) can provide business facilities, including fax and Internet services, and two conference rooms.
DISABLED FACILITIES The airport is fully accessible to disabled travellers. For wheelchair assistance, contact the airline or dial 00 on a white courtesy phone. Skycap porters can provide wheelchair assistance free of charge. There are several TDD phones located throughout the airport. Designated car parking spaces are available for disabled travellers (tel: 916 874 0681). All airport shuttle buses are lift-equipped. Lift-equipped transportation to/from the airport is available. Avis, Budget, Hertz and National offer vehicles for travellers with disabilities (vehicles must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance).
AIRPORT HOTELS The Host International Hotel (tel: 916 922 8071; website: www.hostairporthotel.com/) is the only airport hotel on site. The Homestead Studio Suites Hotel - Sacramento (tel: 916 564 7500), Residence Inn South Natomas (tel: 916 649 1300) and Hilton Garden Inn (tel: 916 568 5400) are all a short drive from the airport. Courtesy shuttles run to many local hotels; information and reservations are available at the courtesy telephone centres in the baggage reclaim areas of each terminal.
